
The weekend was great! My aunt is one of those amazing peoeple that is wonderful at hosting parties or gatherings at her house of any kind- always the perfect food, decorations, etc- but if you tell her, she'll say "it was nothing" and mean it! Here is the cutest diaper cake I have ever seen that sat in the middle of the table.


Now, as I mentioned before, my aunt, Mary, likes to host the most wonderful parties and not take any credit for how wonderful they are. Her other half, Billy, is not quite as reserved. We always love family events at the Routt house because you never know what game, song, challenge, Billy is going to come up with for all guests to participate in. He did not disappoint at the baby shower when, after the blessing, he led everyone in singing "Happy Birthday" to baby Ben. Why? Well, because most of the people were not going to be at his actual "birth"day of course, and Billy wanted everyone to be able to celebrate with him. Like I said- you never know what to expect! More Billy games coming soon in the post...
"Happy Birthday, Ben"

One guest I was most happy to see there was my grandmother, Mamaw. As I mentioned in a previous post, Mamaw gave me Ben's first special present at Christmas time- a beautiful blanket she had crocheted. This time she had "whipped up" a swaddling blanket, fleece blanket, and train quilt for Ben to have some great tummy time. She is amazing! I tell people all the time, if I got a fourth of her genes and can look this wonderful after having 6 children and 19 grandchildren, I'll be happy!

This is one of my most favorite friends I grew up with at St. Mary's, Erin. She and her mom (AKA Momma Lyttle) made it to the shower. Erin and I have the exact same due date and she is having a girl- Claire Elise (isn't that the cutest name). Below is a picture of Claire and Ben's "first date" :). I was so glad they could make it and I can't think of anyone else I would rather share my due date with!


I told you there were more Billy games to come. This was one of my all-time favorites. Billy wrapped up the gift-opening by having Craig get down on one knee and repeat any "promises" offered up by the guests- but if he repeated it, he had to promise to do it. For example, "I promise to change every diaper while we are still in the hospital". (I liked that one). And my all time favorite,"I promise to let Claire dress Ben however she wants- big collars, smocking, lace, etc. unitl he is a year old"- this took a lot for Craig! Only one promise got denied- Auntie Ellen tried to make Craig promise to let her teach Ben how to tap dance so he will be "well-rounded"- good try, Ellen, but you should have known better!
Sounds like a great shower and fun times! You have a precious little family. I can't wait to meet little Ben.
ReplyDeleteAlso, my sister has two pups like Zoe...Radly and Kramer. My sister's little girl Ryan crawls all over them, pulling on ears, tails, and everything in between and those pups barely open their eyes. They are so so good with kids.
Yippee! Found your blog! Looks like Ben recieved lots of goodies at his shower! LOOVE that little football outfit! Adorable!
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